YEARLY HIGH
0.2386 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.2038 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2325 MRO

2016 LBP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.2386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0348 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2216 to the December average rate of 0.2373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2386 was up 5.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,193 MRO
2015 Average 1,026 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,019 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.92 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2389
0.2200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2290, compared to 0.2361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0243 MRO (High: 0.2281 / Low: 0.2038). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MRO (High: 0.2364 / Low: 0.2351).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+17.46%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2373
2015 Avg (December) 0.2021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2281 0.2038 0.2216
February 0.2282 0.2183 0.2265
March 0.2301 0.2266 0.2279
April 0.2306 0.2269 0.2291
May 0.2359 0.2273 0.2330
June 0.2367 0.2351 0.2357
July 0.2362 0.2340 0.2351
August 0.2368 0.2344 0.2354
September 0.2364 0.2351 0.2358
October 0.2371 0.2354 0.2363
November 0.2380 0.2358 0.2367
December 0.2386 0.2363 0.2373